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02-05-2015 06:16 PM

Mr Rutherford

Glad I found this thread...I was wondering what Sportlines would look like with stock wheels and I thought they looked great. Also how hard is it for a novice to install? And if I did have a shop install them how much am I looking at? Thanks.

08-06-2014 06:11 PM

OldGray320i

Define ride quality, I guess. If it's a matter of you're "bouncy" now, then Koni's or something like it should make it better, if a bit stiffer. Most of what I've heard on Sportlines is that the ride is pretty good - I think I've only heard or read of one saying "bouncy".

Tucson also has awful roads; the outlying areas are much better, though, so only about half my time is spent on awful. Thankfully.

08-06-2014 02:09 PM

bluehatch14

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Originally Posted by OldGray320i

I can't speak for the Sportline guys, but Vogtlands run on stock struts just fine. My e30 is about 3 years on them, stock struts no issues, the Focus a year or so, no issues. Not the same drop as Sportlines (my Focus dropped the "advertised" level on the V's), but at least 1/2 better than Steedas as measured. Ride quality close to stock as I think one can get, too.

Call me paranoid. But my sportlines have been on for less than 4 months and im thinking of replacing my shocks and struts with konis. I have pretty crappy roads where I live so I'm hoping that ride quality will improve somewhat

08-04-2014 05:06 PM

OldGray320i

I can't speak for the Sportline guys, but Vogtlands run on stock struts just fine. My e30 is about 3 years on them, stock struts no issues, the Focus a year or so, no issues. Not the same drop as Sportlines (my Focus dropped the "advertised" level on the V's), but at least 1/2 better than Steedas as measured. Ride quality close to stock as I think one can get, too.

08-01-2014 01:08 PM

Juicedz

Those running sportlines on original factory shocks, at what mileage do you foresee the oem shocks needing to be replaced?

08-01-2014 10:54 AM

Disturbed12404

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Originally Posted by Disturbed12404

Do the 18's fit naturally snug in there or did you have to do any kind of camber adjustment?

that looks really nice. how much of a gap do you now have? I was hoping to do 18" wheels with the .8" lower from Eibach and some spacers. Think itll fit w/ or w/o camber arms.

07-29-2014 12:23 AM

benzondubs

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Originally Posted by jagermeister

drag over speed bumps or hard compression, haven't had any issues with ripping one off.

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Originally Posted by Jburks

nice, what flaps do you have? i have the full size RokBlokz and they look similar to your's. i was considering the sportlines because i like how it all but eliminates the wheel gap but i dont want to ruin the flaps.

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Originally Posted by Supkylesup

I put my rokblokz in yesterday along with my sportline Springs and they do scrape on a lot of things but haven't had them rip off...... Yet

I just dremeled the mounting holes exactly 1 to 1.5" down so i can move my flaps up??? Rather than getting smaller flaps or hoping they won't hit things or drag. Only did it to the front ones though as where I live I get really deep snow and packed ice.

07-07-2014 10:53 PM

Tylermittone

Has any one gone from steeda springs to sportlines and now miss the steedas?

06-14-2014 01:18 PM

BLarson

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Originally Posted by Disturbed12404

Do the 18's fit naturally snug in there or did you have to do any kind of camber adjustment?

They are 8.5"s wide so they fit really well in there. But yes I did install adjustable rear camber arms and had her alignment corrected. Not since the new 18"s though. I couldn't be more pleased with the wheel fitment, gap, and spacing, coupled with the sportlines.

06-14-2014 01:10 PM

BLarson

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Originally Posted by BTM757

Car looks great with the 18s on there. How does it ride going down the road now that they have been one there awhile? Compared to stock

Thank you! There is definitely a noticeable difference between stock suspension and sportline springs. I bought her brand new in 2012 and installed the springs at 1500 miles. I have since then put 36k on the odometer. I have not noticed a significant or noticeable decline in ride quality over the years. I still love them. They are still very drivable and are still wifee approved. I would recommend them to anyone who wants a noticeable drop, but still wants a practical ride. I never scrape anywhere. But I do obviously take extra precautions on steep driveways.

With all that being said, I have a funny story to share. My wife and I were driving down highway 101 to go to Monterey. On the highway there was a change in pavement and a dramatic ridge where the two types of pavements had separated and lifted. I didn't notice it until I had hit it at about 70 mph. The hit to the suspension was so jarring that my windshield wiper handle was forced down and my wipers turned on by them self. Lol. Luckily my wheels were not bent or damaged.

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